match
A person who is of equal standing with another in a group.
An exact duplicate.
“when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook”
A burning piece of wood or cardboard.
“if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode”
A formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete.
Something that resembles or harmonizes with.
“that tie makes a good match with your jacket”
The score needed to win a match.
Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction.
“he always carries matches to light his pipe”
A pair of people who live together.
A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect.
Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.
“The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun”
Be equal or harmonize.
“The two pieces match”
Give or join in marriage.
Provide funds complementary to.
“The company matched the employees' contributions”
Set into opposition or rivalry.
“let them match their best athletes against ours”
Be equal to in quality or ability.
“Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents”
Make correspond or harmonize.
Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching.
“The company matched the discount policy of its competitors”
Bring two objects, ideas, or people together.
“Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?”